This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026 (48 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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R _ _
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REB as a word: An honorific used by traditional Jews, much like sir and mister/Mr; Shortened form of Rebbe.
REB has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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